Salt Lake Property Records

Salt Lake County, Utah, consists of 17 cities, with Salt Lake City being the largest. Property records in Salt Lake County, UT, typically include information such as property ownership, parcel boundaries, land usage, assessed value, tax history, sale transactions, and associated legal documents like deeds or liens. These records serve as vital references for property ownership and valuation within the county.

Delving into the recent Salt Lake County property records exposes the local housing market, displaying a median home value at $450,877 with a median rent of about $1,472. The county households garner median salaries of $85,982 and pay an average tax rate of 0.59% of a property's assessed value.

In Salt Lake County, UT, property records are kept by the County Recorder's Office. Any deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, or other documents about property transactions and ownership can be accessed through this office.

While records from 1990 can be accessed online, anything before 1990 is only available through an in-person search at the Recorder's Office. Their online index only includes documents from 1990 onward. The Salt Lake County Assessor's Office also holds property assessment records for tax purposes, which can be accessed online through their "Find a Parcel" system.

Fees for obtaining copies of property records in the county vary depending on the record type, format, and the custodian. In the Salt Lake County Recorder's Office, copy fees for property records include $2 per page for documents, $5 per vault page, and $5 for certification per document. Additional fees apply for computer printouts, plat copies, and mailing labels.

For zoning verification, one should contact the Salt Lake County Recorder's Office if the property is on a subdivision plat. If the lot is not on a plat but is developed, contacting the relevant city's planning or zoning office or requesting a zoning verification letter is advisable.